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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in San Bruno, CA

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Memory care in San Bruno offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in San Bruno is about $6,325 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 36 communities, read 647 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of The Chalet Montara
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Merced Girard Residential Care Facility
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Merced Residential Care Facility’s program is designed for long-term residential care of those elderly individuals needing help in their daily lives. Merced is fully licensed to care for individuals needing specialized care such as those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of...
Photo of Arden Wood
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Merced Three Residential Care Facility
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Merced Care - Three is a memory care provider and assisted living community located in San Francisco, County of San Francisco, California. With the year-round warm weather, the sandy beaches, and walking trails that lead to some of the most beautiful gardens and vegetation, you will feel like you...
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I have known many residents of Buena Vista Manor House as a volunteer. The care is excellent and the atmosphere is warm. As a bonus, the food is delicious. I highly recommend Buena Vista Manor House to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of memory care in San Bruno, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Bruno is $6,325 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sausalito, CA with an average of $6,106 per month.

Memory care costs in San Bruno, CA, vs. nearby cities

San Bruno, CA
$6,325/mo
$6,384/mo

Memory care costs in San Bruno, CA, vs. state and national averages

San Bruno, CA
$6,325/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in San Bruno, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,325/mo

Memory care costs in San Bruno, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,274/mo
Studio
$6,572/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,665/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,932/mo

Senior living costs in San Bruno vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: San Bruno, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Bruno, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,325/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,100/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$5,679/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
San Bruno, CA:$6,325/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
San Bruno, CA:$5,100/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
San Bruno, CA:$5,679/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in San Bruno, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in San Bruno and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in San Bruno, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in San Bruno have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
San Bruno, CA$7,338/mo$7,564/mo-3.0%
California$6,659/mo$6,315/mo+5.4%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
San Bruno, CA
2024 average cost:$7,338/mo
2023 average cost:$7,564/mo
Percent change:-3.0%
California
2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,315/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in San Bruno

Recent reviews for memory care in San Bruno

The Ivy at Golden Gate in San Francisco, CA

4.2
Most staff are very friendly, with occasional lapses in service (too busy to help dress; slow, slow kitchen sometimes); coordination of offsite pharmacy and medicine technicians could be better; like in any health care setting, patient advocacy (usually a family member) is essential (especially ...
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Mercy Retirement and Care Center in Oakland, CA

5.0
One of the reasons we selected Mercy was for its spiritual/faith program which includes daily mass. Perfect setting for my aunt. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

San Bruno review score based on 74 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 74 reviews of 29 San Bruno memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The San Bruno review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

San Bruno review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
San Bruno, CA29 facilities
8.0
8.2
Millbrae, CA40 facilities

Review subcategories for San Bruno memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 74 reviews of 29 San Bruno memory care communities. This chart helps you compare San Bruno resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
San Bruno, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

San Bruno memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Bruno memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Bruno, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in San Bruno memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in San Bruno that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
San Bruno, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.1%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.8%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
79.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in San Bruno memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of San Bruno Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Bruno, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Bruno memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of San Bruno partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Bruno, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.9%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
37.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.2%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in San Bruno memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of San Bruno communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Bruno, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.9%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
37.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Bruno memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in San Bruno offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Bruno, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.1%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
48.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
27.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in San Bruno

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in San Bruno protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Cardinal Point CCRC, Atria Park of San Mateo and Serra Highlands Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near San Bruno, California. See full list of communities.
There are 36 memory care facilities near San Bruno, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in San Bruno, California is Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 36 memory care facilities near you in San Bruno, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in San Bruno, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in San Bruno, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in San Bruno, California ranges from $695 to $19750. The average Memory Care cost in San Bruno, California is $6,325. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in San Bruno, California typically starts at $695. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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